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claymore mine

/ˈkleɪmɔːr maɪn/

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/ˈkleɪmɔːr maɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruНаправленная противопехотная мина, которая при детонации выбрасывает веер стальных шариков или осколков, обычно используемая в военных операциях.

A directional anti-personnel mine that projects a fan of steel balls or fragments when detonated, typically used in military operations.

  1. C1formal

    A directional anti-personnel mine that projects a fan-shaped pattern of steel balls or fragments when detonated.

    ruПротивопехотная мина

    • The soldiers were trained to deploy a claymore mine for perimeter defense.
    • The claymore mine is designed to be aimed at a specific area.
    • A claymore mine can be triggered by a tripwire or remote control.